Ok. This is the quickest update so far, ne? Props for me! ^W^ Uhmm…. What else…. Oh yeah! WARNINGS! DUHH!

Warnings: Yaoi/Shounen-Ai, Incest, OOC-ness, cussing, and my twisted mind! Oh! And in case you haven't noticed, Sesshomaru has both of his arms in my story.

Uhmm…… I really don't know what else to say….. Hmmm…. Oh yeah! Thank EVERYONE for all of the wonderful and nice reviews!! I would write a list and a mini-paragraph thanking you each separately, but that would take away from the story. So I will just do that at the very end of the story.

Enjoy!!

Hanyou- Half-Demon.

DaiYoukai-Great Demon.

Miko-Priestess

Otouto-Little Brother.

Nii-san- Older Brother.

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Inuyasha sat against the tree that Sesshomaru was previously propped on. They had switched places when Inuyasha stopped crying and remembered that Sesshomaru had said he was tired. So they switched places. Inuyasha was now sitting with Sesshomaru's head in his lap while he stroked his hair softly.

Sesshomaru must have been really tired because he was snoring lightly, growling softly every so often. Seeing him so exposed like this made Inuyasha feel so honored. Knowing that Sesshomaru had let his guard down completely and put himself in Inuyasha's care whilst he slept, made Inuyasha feeling bubbly and warm in his chest.

Inuyasha jumped a little when he heard Kagome's voice cut through the silence and solitude. "Inuyasha!! Where are you, Inuyasha?" she hollered. Inuyasha groaned softly and he ran his fingers over Sesshomaru's lips softly. His brother's eyes fluttered open, revealing those molten eyes that Inuyasha loved so much.

"Kagome is looking for us, we better get going. Kami knows how long we've been out here." Sesshomaru groaned softly and Inuyasha chuckled. "Tell her to go away and give us a few more minutes."

"We've been out here too long anyways. Come on." Inuyasha said as he picked up Sesshomaru's head and laid it on the ground slightly. He stood in front of Sesshomaru, still wary of the magical rope, and offered his hands. "I can get myself up." Sesshomaru said. "My wounds are healed."

"What?! Its morning already?!" he jumped to the tree tops, and sure enough, he could see the sun just peeking over the horizon. "We have been out here all night. No wonder she's looking for us."

"You know little brother; I am not very fond of that wench." Sesshomaru seethed. Inuyasha chuckled and said, "You don't have to be. Now let's go."

"Don't order me around." Sesshomaru muttered under his breath. Inuyasha 'Ha'-Ed and they began walking to the sound of the miko's increasingly annoying voice.

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"Inuyasha!! There you are!" Kagome beamed when Inuyasha came into her sights. "Yeah. Here I am." Inuyasha said as continued walking up to her. "Where exactly were you? You and Sesshomaru were gone for a long time." Kagome asked suspiciously.

Sesshomaru glared one of his, 'none of your business' glares at her. She trembled and looked at Inuyasha. "None of your business." He mumbled and he and Sesshomaru continued walking past her. "Inuyasha! Si-" But before she could continue the command, she found herself harshly pinned to a nearby tree by Sesshomaru's clawed hand.

"Do NOT use that ridiculous 'Sit' command when I am bound to him. And even after we are separated. I don't want to hear you say that to him ever again! And if I find out you have, I swear I will track you down and wipe you of this earth! You will NOT continue to emasculate (Take away his manly-ness) him any longer, UNDERSTAND, WENCH?"

With terrified eyes, Kagome nodded as best she could and Sesshomaru released her, turning to face his shocked brother. "Shall we continue?" He asked, as if nothing had just happened. Nodding dumbly, Inuyasha surprised himself for just leaving the miko there. For not exploding on Sesshomaru for what he did.

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Inuyasha and Sesshomaru walked into camp, Sesshomaru more like strutted like he always did. Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "Where is Kagome? Didn't she go out to find you?"

"She is lagging behind." Sesshomaru said instantly. Miroku was just surprised that Sesshomaru actually answered him. "Uhh….. Ok…" And sure enough, a minute later Kagome stumbled into camp, her eyes wild with fear. "Kagome! What happened?!" Sango said and ran over to her friend. Sesshomaru inclined his head behind him and glared at her. She squealed.

"N-N-Nothing!!! N-Nothing at a-all!!! Ha Ha Ha Ha…. I s-swear!!" Sango looked at her worriedly. Kagome looked back to Sesshomaru and noticed that he was no longer glaring at her. She gave one of those looks to Sango that said, 'I will tell you in private.'

Understanding, Sango nodded and led Kagome back to the campfire. Once everybody was settled, Miroku said, "So what do we do now? Because now we have no choice other than beating Naraku…" Miroku gestured to the rope.

"We go after Naraku of course." Inuyasha quipped. He turned to Sesshomaru. "But it would be easier if you would just cooperate and make this easier." Sesshomaru could see the silent plea in his brother's eyes. "Very well. If you want little brother."

Inuyasha nodded with a very small smile on his face. A smile so small that only a demon's sharp eyes could catch it. Which is why Sesshomaru internally chuckled and why Shippo gave the two half-brothers a weird look.

Inuyasha turned his head back to the shocked faces. "…" They were silent while Sesshomaru and Inuyasha waited for them to say something. "Well?! What the hell are you all staring at, huh?!" he yelled angrily. "Oh. Heh. Sorry Inuyasha."

Miroku scratched the back of his head. "For what?" Inuyasha said warily. "I don't know. For staring, I guess." Inuyasha eyed Miroku warily. "Uh…. Ok…" (A/N: That wasn't part of the plot or anything. Just a random moment I threw in there.)

"So what are we doing now, Inuyasha?" Miroku asked the hanyou. "Well, since Sesshomaru is traveling with us," Inuyasha cast a brief glance at his brother, "I say that we head out early. It's better to get an early start."

"First I must fetch Rin and Jaken." Sesshomaru said. "Oh yeah. I forgot about those two. We should get them now then, so we can leave." Inuyasha said."I am afraid that it will take a while to get there. They are far west from here." Sesshomaru said. He didn't wait for his brother to explode on him.

He grabbed the rope and pulled his brother against him. "What the fu-" Inuyasha started. He blushed and cast a brief look at his friends.

He looked at Miroku and the monk gave him a knowing glance. He blushed harder. He would have to talk about it with him later. The next thing Inuyasha thought was, 'Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit, oh shit!!!', as Sesshomaru took off into the sky on his Moko-Moko.

Once they were out of sight of the others, Inuyasha 'Eep'-ed and clung to Sesshomaru's haori, burying his face in the broad chest. Sesshomaru chucked. The deep, rich sound reverberating throughout Inuyasha's smaller body. Sesshomaru wrapped his powerful arms around his brother, holding him tightly against his own body.

And though he would never admit it, he was almost afraid to let go.

Almost.

Inuyasha trembled, feeling so power-less. But yet, still so comfortable and safe in his brother's arm's. He came to a realization then. Weren't they both male? Weren't they both brothers? Without even thinking, Inuyasha asked quietly, "Sesshomaru? Is…"

He took a deep breath. By asking this question, was this going to ruin it all? What had happened last night? Was it all going to disappear?

Only one way to find out.

"Is… Is this wrong?" He asked hesitantly. He felt Sesshomaru's arms loosen his grip. Oh no! Please don't do this! Inuyasha thought frantically. I take it back! Sesshomaru pulled back and looked into his brother's worried and frantic face.

He suddenly descended to the ground. "What are we doi-" Inuyasha was cut off when Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around his smaller form. Inuyasha sniffled. What was he doing?

"Do you think that it is wrong, Otouto?" Sesshomaru asked in a solemn voice. Inuyasha felt tears begin to build up in the back of his eyes. But he refused to let them fall again.

Sadly, he whispered, "The only thing that matters is how we feel for each other. Nothing else." Sesshomaru's grip tightened around Inuyasha when he said those words. "That is correct. But how do you feel about me, Otouto?"

This time, Inuyasha couldn't hold back the tars. They fell fast, splashing onto the ground beneath them. "This i-is all happening s-so f-fast!!" Inuyasha sobbed. "I know there's something there. I feel something. What do you feel, Nii-san? Do you feel anything?" Inuyasha finished with a tiny sob. He knew that his brother was a block of stone and ice. Nothing ever made it's way to his heart.

Except maybe Rin, but letting Inuyasha in? That was ridiculous! But still, there was a thought that nagged at Inuyasha.

Then why is he doing this?

Sesshomaru leaned down and kissed a tear off of his brother's cheek. "There is something there, Otouto." Sesshomaru whispered into a little puppy ear. Inuyasha sobbed again. There was something between them, though it may not be love, it very well could be in the future. With time, love can always develop.

"I am still kind of tired, Inuyasha. Let's stay here for the night. (A/N: No, there will not be a lemon. That would be to fast in their relationship.) You and I can catch up on the sleep we have been deprived of."

"But what about-"

"Your group will understand. When we get back, we'll tell them we got held up."

"And what about-"

"We have many, many more days to chase Naraku, Otouto." Sesshomaru looked deep into his littler brother's eyes. He leaned down and kissed his forehead.

"But it's still early." Inuyasha grumbled. "Are you trying to avoid spending time with me?" Sesshomaru asked, an amused tone in his voice. "Well... Alright, then." Inuyasha whispered as he furiously wiped tears from his face.

Sesshomaru chuckled. "Stop doing that. I have a better way of getting them off." Sesshomaru purred.

Inuyasha blushed but stopped wiping them off. "H-Hey!" He squeaked as Sesshomaru picked him up bridal style and carried him over to a tree on the outskirts of the clearing. He sat down against the tree, with Inuyasha still in his arms.

Not forgetting the tears that marred his brother's delicate face, he leaned down and began to lick off the tears.

Inuyasha squeaked again, but eventually sighed as he relaxed into his brother's arms. Sesshomaru finished clearing Inuyasha's face. He spread his legs and settled Inuyasha in-between them. Inuyasha relaxed back into his brother's strong chest.

Sesshomaru began to stroke the little puppy ears on top of Inuyasha's head. Inuyasha shivered and yipped. His puppy ears were his weakness. Whenever they were touched, he went into a sort of relaxed oblivion. Sesshomaru chuckled deep in his chest and Inuyasha could feel it practically rumble his form.

They sat there for a while; Sesshomaru still stroked his brother's puppy ears. Neither saying a word, nor falling asleep.

"Inuyasha?" Sesshomaru asked quietly.

"Yeah?" Inuyasha replied, turning around to look at his brother, giving him his full attention.

"Did… Did it hurt you when I was cold to you?"

Inuyasha gave Sesshomaru a confused look. "When… When I was nasty to you. When I would shun you for being…" Sesshomaru was almost afraid to say it. He didn't want the worst to happen. "For being a half-breed." He finished.

Inuyasha looked at him with wide eyes. Sesshomaru almost regretted saying it. Oh well. No turning back now. "I… It did. It hurt me a lot. Especially when we were little. I only wanted you approval. To be treated like a person. Not to be shunned. Not to be ridiculed!" Inuyasha glared at the ground between Sesshomaru's leg's.

He balled his hands into fists, grabbing fistfuls of grass. He gritted his teeth to keep from yelling out at his brother.

To keep from crying.

Sesshomaru internally cried out for his brother. He had to apologize. It was the only way to fix things.

Well, hopefully fix things.

See what you have done, Sesshomaru? Shame on you! His youkai yelled at him.

I want to fix things! I had to know. Sesshomaru defended. Well look what you did! Fix things with future mate! Sesshomaru growled at his youkai when he said that. You do not order me around, fool!

He enveloped his brother in a hug. He kissed his brother's forehead softly. "Give me a chance, Inuyasha. Let me fix things. Those were the most foolish mistakes I have ever made. Please forgive me. I will never make those mistakes again." Inuyasha breathed deeply into his brother's chest.

"Y-You promise?" He whimpered. Sesshomaru's eyes softened. "Yes. I promise." Inuyasha sighed and sunk into his brother's chest, burying the side of his face in his chest. Sesshomaru relaxed when he knew his brother had forgiven him.

He wrapped his arms around his brother's form firmly. His Moko-Moko wrapped around the two of them. Inuyasha fell asleep fast. Sesshomaru was not far behind him. Sesshomaru thought that it was strange that they were so tired; it had to still be in the morning hours of the day. But that didn't matter

Before Sesshomaru fell asleep, he planted a chaste kiss on Inuyasha's cheek. They would sort everything out later, and Sesshomaru would try to strengthen the bong between them even more.

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"Where are they?" Kagome asked impatiently. It was now sundown and the two brother's had still not shown up. "Calm yourself, Kagome. Sesshomaru did say that they had to travel far west…" Miroku said.

Kagome grumbled but didn't say anything else, instead she opted to go and sit by the fire. Shippo hopped onto the monk's shoulder and whispered, "But they haven't gone far from here. I can still smell their scent." Miroku gave a confused look.

"Can you lead me to them?" Miroku asked. "Yeah. But I don't think Sesshomaru will like it…"

Miroku chuckled. "That doesn't matter. Let's go."

"Ok." Shippo said. "Ladies, we are going to take off. We'll be back very shortly. Sango, Watch over Kagome."

Before they had time to ask questions, the two took off into the trees.

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Shippo lead Miroku all the way to the clearing. Miroku decided to be extra quiet as he peeked through the trees. What he saw made him smile. Inuyasha was cuddled into Sesshomaru's chest and Sesshomaru was holding him protectively. They were both asleep.

"Let's leave them alone. We'll set out tomorrow. Let them sleep." Miroku whispered. With that, they left the clearing, and headed back to camp.

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Chapter 4 is DONE!!!! R&R please!